Evidence+Activity


 * Think about three different examples of evidence ( accounts or traces ) you might use** **based on the new curriculum Learning Experiences and Background information.**


 * Write three questions you could use to create evidence activities for students. Use the following models as examples.**

. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources. Remember a secondary source can be a primary source of information if used in a manner unintended buy the author. For example a textbook that provides evidence of the author's attitudes.

. Analyze a simple historical artifact. Use the who, what, where, when, why, how questions. Then ask what traces of information the artifact might supply about the past.

. Construct a historical account based on several artifacts.

. Access the credibility or eyewitness accounts.Criteria might include: full accounting, qualifications, access to information., conflict of interest, social perspective, internal consistency, consistency with other information, believability.

Evidence Questions for Older Students

Agenda for April 25

Agenda for May 5